All Obituaries

On Tuesday, February 27th 2018 at 88 years of age Mrs. Evelyn Francis Jackson made her journey home to glory holding the hand of her loving granddaughter Shaunika. Evelyn was born on October 18th 1929 to LC and Ernestine Smith in Canton, Mississippi. She was the eldest of nine children; namely LC, Angie Bell, Ruby, Willie, Bernice, Gloria, Charlie, and Velma. Evelyn received her education from the Madison County Public Schools. Evelyn married Clyde Robinson and had her first son Melvin...

Addine (Street) King, 69 of Bethlehem, PA went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at ManorCare of Bethlehem, PA. Addine was born in Albany, GA to the late Willie Lee and Emma (Brown) Street. Addine graduated from Monroe High School and attended East Carolina University. Addine retired from Container Corporation after many years of service. Addine (Street) King leaves to cherish her precious memories of her husband  of 39 years, John King, Jr.; son, Kinte...

John E. Kresley, 77, of Emmaus passed away Friday March 2, 2018 at Phoebe Home. Born in Allentown, he was the son to the late Charles and Eva (Hein) Kresley.Survivors: Wife of 26 years, Deborah (Pearsall) Kresley; children; Kenneth Nesfeder, of Allentown, Patricia Frankenfield, of Whitehall, Judith Kresley of Oklahoma; brother, James Kresley of Allentown, and a host of family and friends. Services: Private. Arrangements: Jesse Johnson Funeral Home,...

Margaret A. Dunston, 65, of Allentown, passed away Monday February 12, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Born in Eustis, FL, she was a daughter to the late Andrew and Maebell (Smith) King. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Sherman L. Dunston and a son, Sherman L. Dunston Jr. Survivors: Brothers, Harold King of Oviedo, FL, Johnny King of Bethlehem, PA, Bobby King of Bethlehem, PA and Nathaniel King of Orlando, FL; sister,...

Steven L. Smith, 53, of Whitehall passed away Saturday February 3, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Born in Chicago, IL, he was a son to the late L.C. and Amanda (Newsome) Smith. Survivors: Brothers, Michael McCullam of New Orleans, LA, Jake McInnis of Harvey, IL, Lawrence Smith of Chicago, IL; sisters, Alinda Edwards of La Mirada, CA, Catherine Arnold of Chicago, IL, Frita Smith of Dalton, IL; sons, Steven Smith of Tinley, IL, Wanya Smith of Charlotte, NC; daughters,...

Erma (Johnson) Kelly, 98, of Bethlehem departed this life on Tuesday, December 26, 2017.  Born in Yemessee, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Miller and Emma Johnson.  She was the wife of the late Samuel Kelly for 57 years.  She was a faithful member of St. Paul Baptist Church in Bethlehem for 82 years and was deeply cherished by all.  She loved gospel music and was known for her beautiful singing.   Survivors:  son, Frederick V....